Moving to Jordan from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZW
56.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
JO
2.1t

Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZW
1.3
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
JO
102.5%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
JO
$9,400

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
JO
13.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Amman
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Harare Amman
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Zimbabwe.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Zimbabwe?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Zimbabwe?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW JO
Population 15,121,004 10,998,531
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911